Ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer mocked his former boss at the Emmys on Sunday

He said: “This will be the largest audience to witness the Emmys, period – both in person and around the world.”

In a double whammy, Trump’s former employee mocked his ex-boss and made fun of his own false claim that the President’s inauguration was attended by “the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period”.

Colbert used his hosting debut as an opportunity to continually make digs at President Donald Trump during a sketch which branded him “morally corrupt”.

He said: “And we all know the Emmys mean a lot to Donald Trump. Because he was nominated multiple times for “Celebrity Apprentice” but he never won.

“Why didn’t you give him an Emmy? I tell you this. If he had won an Emmy, I bet he wouldn’t have run for president. So in a way this is all your fault.

After Spicer delivers his line, Colbert adds: “Wow, that really soothes my fragile ego. I can understand why you would want one of these guys around. Melissa McCarthy, everybody. Give it up!”

The camera panned to comedienne Melissa who famously used his signature podium to as guest host on Saturday Night Live – and picked up an award for Oustanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at the Emmys.

The gag was met with divided opinion from social media users who were watching the show on Sunday night.

Many claimed Trump’s ex-employee, who quit after financier Anthony Scaramucci was brought in as White House communications director, should not have been given a platform at the popular awards show.

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